Impact of the uterine microbiota on assisted reproduction: literature review
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https://doi.org/10.33448/rsd-v11i16.38599Keywords:
Microbiota; IVF; Vaginal Microbiota; Uterine microbiota.Abstract
Microorganisms present in the female reproductive system, especially in the uterus, may be responsible for infertility in some women, and even for failure on the in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles. However, this subject is little explored in the clinical area and the literature on this subject is still scarce. Given this problem, the objective of this review was to relate the importance of the uterine microbiota for the success of human reproduction. It is known that the microbiota of the female reproductive tract is inhabited by several microorganisms, including Lactobacillus. The number of species present at the site is related to women's health and various factors such as hormonal fluctuations and age, for example. Depending on the bacterial composition present in the female reproductive system, the woman may have several problems, such as infections, which may even show symptoms and even difficulties in conceiving a pregnancy. Many studies indicate that the balance of the microbiota of the reproductive tract is fundamental to the success of human reproduction, but there is no deep understanding in this regard. Future research should seek to discover in more detail the interactions between the vaginal and uterine microbiota and thus enable meaningful interventions to improve fertility as a result of treatment.
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